Moroccan immigrant mothers’ experiences of Italian preschool institutions. A mixed-method study

Comparative perspectives on educational inequalities in Europe: an overview of the old and emergent inequalities from a bottom-up perspective

“…Recent research has identified changing patterns of involvement with the education systems for parents from varied backgrounds (Delcroix, 2021;Lee et al 2014;Nurse, 2020;Pastori, Mussi, Capelli, & Francot, 2021). It illuminates families' 'concerted cultivation', which is typically pursued by advantaged families, and involves intensive school engagement, participation in extra-curricular activities, and extensive educational materials in the home.…”

“…Their motive was to secure their child access to a better quality education. As described by Pastori et al (2021) immigrant mothers in Italy typically welcomed any opportunities to continue their professional careers to enable access to better schooling since they were keen for their children to get access to high-quality education. In addition, Italian Moroccan mothers set an example to their children by acquiring the language skills and knowledge of the host society while maintaining their cultural identities.…”

“…The qualitative study of immigrant, Roma and low-income mothers in 10 European countries highlighted the importance of primary schools in bridging cultures and building relationships between the host societies and immigrant communities, which could support the well-being and integration of both mother and child (Pastori et al, 2021). Simultaneously, cultural, linguistic and relational misunderstandings became obstacles that created barriers, instead of building upon positive contacts and exchanges.…”